Living A Legacy: A Rite of Passage Activity Guide
10-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 14-18
Young men gain skills and knowledge to navigate growing up male in today’s society through the introduction of topics and experiential activities that address a myriad of relevant challenges - safely, powerfully, and within a spirit of “council” connection. Boys will explore: relationships, conflict resolution, education, leadership, community service, diversity, mass media messages, personal values, integrity, and future goals.
10-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 14-18
Young men gain skills and knowledge to navigate growing up male in today’s society through the introduction of topics and experiential activities that address a myriad of relevant challenges - safely, powerfully, and within a spirit of “council” connection. Boys will explore: relationships, conflict resolution, education, leadership, community service, diversity, mass media messages, personal values, integrity, and future goals.
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Session
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Theme
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Activity/Description
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| 1 | Creating Our Council | Name Scramble, Hopes and Fears, Council Guidelines, Boys to Men |
| 2 | Connecting Our Council | Personal Timelines, The Maze |
| 3 | Strength Through Diversity | Culture Grams, Stand Up-Sit Down Discrimination Exercise, Just Because Poems (optional) |
| 4 | Mentors, Role Models and Heroes | Web of influence, Personal Web of Influence |
| 5 | Unlocking the Code | Boys Boxed In |
| 6 | Healthy Relationships | Hot Shots, Relationship Reflections |
| 7 | Who’s the Man? Boys and the Media | Star of the Show, Real Men Collage |
| 8 | Conflict Resolution: Squash it Before it Starts | Squash it before it Starts – Joe’s Story |
| 9 | No One Walks Alone | Leadership Quote Reflection, Dear "Little Brother" Letter |
| 10 | Living and Leaving a Legacy | BC Unit Reflections, Personal Eulogy |